If one believes that “homosexual sex” is halachically prohibited, wouldn’t public support for LGBTQ people in Orthodoxy lead some to engage in more sinful activities?

  • The overwhelming consensus of scientific peer-reviewed research actually demonstrates that coming out and positive LGBTQ identity formation LOWER risky and compulsive sexual behaviors.
  • Research also finds that being closeted and being surrounded by negative attitudes about queer identity are linked to more risky and compulsory sexual behavior.  
  • Consequently, scientific consensus suggests that encouraging LGBTQ youth to stay closeted, and sending negative messages about queerness INCREASES risky and compulsive sexual behavior. Coming out DECREASES these risks.
  • Even if one believes that male anal sex is sinful, supporting LGBTQ people would likely minimize- not encourage- further sin.